New unit - INOV101 Enterprise (Introduction to Entrepreneurship) (2 Viewers)

[redruM]

The Macquarie Institute for Innovation would like to introduce an entirely
online unit: INOV101 – Enterprise (Introduction to Entrepreneurship).

INOV101 is a 2 credit point subject that can be completed anytime from anywhere
(provided that you have access to the internet) during the winter mid-year
break, July 3 – 25.

What’s it about?
• INOV101 an entirely online course offered in the mid-year break to
teach knowledge and skills of starting and running your own business, as well as
turning your ideas at work into commercially viable ventures.

Who can take it?
• Anyone! The course can be added to any degree, from business through
law, arts, computing and science.

Why should you enroll?
• Need to demonstrate to employers that you’re enterprising
. . . this course goes on your transcript!
• Learn how to start a new venture or a non-profit.
• Get an edge through the Macquarie Institute for Innovation:
Practical - International – Connected

INOV101

Don't know if I want to ruin my holidays...

 

[sukiyaki]

Oh i think they were talking about this in marketing...

sounds interesting but likewise i dont want my holidays runined :|

 

[xeuyrawp]

Topics
The module contents and intended study progress is:

1. Age of the Entrepreneur
2. Opportunity v's Idea
3. 123 of Getting Started
4. Team Building
5. Market Research
6. The Business Plan
7. Finance Issues
8. Patents, Legal etc.
9. Strategic Marketing
10. Funding
11. The Investor's Viewpoint
12. Survival Strategies
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Assessment
The 12 self-learning modules are supported with tutorial sessions during the semester and are assessed with the following tasks:

• Learning summary for 2 of the modules (400-500 words, worth 10%)
• Learning summary for a further 4 modules (400-500 words, worth 20%)
• Problem solving exercise based on learned knowledge (1000 words worth 20%)
• Business plan evaluation exercise (2000 words worth 50%)

Sounds like HSC Business Studies all over again...

 

[clairegirl]

eww what a horrible horrible business subject :s... im so sick of business :s

looking at the assessments though.. sounds very very easy... easy way to score an extra 2cps...

 

[iambored]

yeah i liked the sound of it but at a closer look i think it's just a business subject and i will not be studying in my holidays

 

[pb]

oohh that sounds good!
good way to get 2cp
i wanna do it
gotta work out if i actually need the 2 100level cp though

 

[redruM]

I'm giving this a good thought.

I don't need it though...I'll be completing my degree without it. So, its like an extra 2 credit points that I don't need to do. The unit looks a bit interesting, in content and in delivery.

I'm going to email the guy about HECS and any withdrawal without academic/financial penalty dates, if available.

 

[Sweet_Lemon]

The course sound interesting except the assessment part >.<
Not gonna spend my holiday on that!!!

 

[redruM]

You can complete the course in 1 day if you want. As far as I understand, there are no time limits on when you submit the assessments.

 

[Skittled]

I'm giving this a good thought.

I don't need it though...I'll be completing my degree without it. So, its like an extra 2 credit points that I don't need to do. The unit looks a bit interesting, in content and in delivery.

I'm going to email the guy about HECS and any withdrawal without academic/financial penalty dates, if available.

Despite, as Rob says, sounding like HSC business studies all over again, I'm interested, too... -- as you say, content and delivery look 'interesting'. Could be a nice unit to give a formal understanding to some aspects that we don't specialise in... then again it could also be very general.

Do note (if it hasn't been already) that the cutoff date for it is the 13th of june. It's the 10th of june today.

 

[little-rat-boi]

i wanna do it but i cant access anything on estudent as i just enrolled with macquarie uni this year sooooo what should i do.. do i email the course advisor or i cant do it as im a 1st year?

 

[iambored]

You can do it in first year. It says all undergrads can do it.

Just check your estudent because I thought that after first semester first years could enrol themselves.
On the left click "UG re-enrolment commences 13 Feb"
"ADD units HERE"
and then it depends on your degree but you should have to choose your program and then choose subjects. You would choose this unit as an elective.

If that doesn't work, this http://www.mii.mq.edu.au/courses/undergraduate/inov101.htm page says:
"All undergraduate students can enrol in INOV101. If eStudent does not allow you to enrol, please submit an eStudent enquiry at http://www.student.mq.edu.au/cgi-bin/external/enquiry.cgi?menutype=MQnU"

 

[little-rat-boi]

nope i dont have that heading, it only shows up in the noticeboard section, i think i will be able to enrol in units and stuff are the results come out so gotta wait till july 18 ...

i emailed estudent and hopefully will get a reply soon (gotta wait till tuesday ..damn long weekend)

 

[redruM]

Despite, as Rob says, sounding like HSC business studies all over again, I'm interested, too... -- as you say, content and delivery look 'interesting'. Could be a nice unit to give a formal understanding to some aspects that we don't specialise in... then again it could also be very general.

Do note (if it hasn't been already) that the cutoff date for it is the 13th of june. It's the 10th of june today.

And since Monday is a public holiday, its going to be tight.

 

[Sweet_Lemon]

You can complete the course in 1 day if you want. As far as I understand, there are no time limits on when you submit the assessments.

Isn't the course start n finishes in July, so shouldn't it mean that these assessments are gonna be completed by the end of this course?

 

[Skittled]

And since Monday is a public holiday, its going to be tight.

You gonna do it dude? Anyone else, for that matter? I would wanna have some e-friends I can chat with re the e-unit!

Edit: they've removed my option line from eStudent. Bastards. Oh the joys of a totally-prescribed double degree. Hmm... are eStudent support open on weekeneds?

 

[redruM]

You gonna do it dude? Anyone else, for that matter? I would wanna have some e-friends I can chat with re the e-unit!

I'm really not sure....But I am inclined to do it. I guess it may come down to whether I can defer it...I am going to wait for the response to my email. How certain are you?

Isn't the course start n finishes in July, so shouldn't it mean that these assessments are gonna be completed by the end of this course?

Yeah that is what I meant. You should be able to submit all assignments on 24th July, and it should be ok. (I think...I've contacted Dr. David Gow. Just awaiting his response. I will post it here once done.)

 

[redruM]

Um....OK now I am enrolled. :s

What happens next?

(edit: Not dirtectly a question, just to show my confusion )

 

[Skittled]

PResumably they contact you.

...and me, if I can get onto eStud. Trying now.

 

[redruM]

PResumably they contact you.

...and me, if I can get onto eStud. Trying now.

Got an email back.

Dear Rahul,

Thanks for your note.

I must confess that I'm new to Macquarie and not entirely confident
about my knowledge of administrative matters. So please check with
Macquarie's Student Enquiry Service to double check.

1. I understand that INOV101 is HECS eligble and so the payment can be
deferred. INOV101 is a "band 2" unit and so the upfront cost is about
$394.00, and the HECS HELP liability is $492.

2. To be frank, since this is offered in the Winter Vacation, I'm not
sure about the "withdrawal without penalty" date for a unit offered at
this unusual time. I'll see if I can check and get back to you with an
answer.

3. I anticipate the final enrolment in INOV101 to be in the 60-80
range; but since this is the first offering of the unit, I don't have
much of a basis for any estimate.

4. Re "due dates". The INOV101 unit outline has due dates for the
four assignments; however, it notes that in light of the unusual timing
of the unit, students may submit an individual proposal for alternative
due dates.

Let me know if you have any further questions.

Sincerely,
David

I'm in Steve...I'm gunna do it.